R&B

Rising singer Saleka has released her new song “Save Me.” It’s the second single from Lady Raven (Original Music from the Motion Picture Trap), out Aug. 2 via Columbia Records. On the R&B and rumba-tinged tune, Saleka finds herself unready to leave a toxic lover. “Come save me from myself / He only tells me lies

Grammy-winning producer Camper has enlisted Ari Lennox and Jeremih for his new single “War.”  On the devotional track, Ari and Jeremih sing about their unwavering commitment to a significant other. “I ain’t got time to lose with you / All I know is that I miss you / Bring grenades to your door / For

Brandy is ready to hit the road with Monica. In an interview with Extra TV at the Descendants: The Rise of Red premiere in Los Angeles, Brandy expressed her desire to collaborate more with Monica.  “I hit [Monica] up so much talking about all the things that we could do together — tour, residency, everything,” Brandy

Chris Brown has achieved a new milestone on Billboard. The R&B mainstay has earned his 50th top 10 hit on the Hot R&B Songs chart with “Wait On It,” Jeremih’s new single that he is featured on along with Bryson Tiller.  The newly released song debuted at No. 8 this week. According to Billboard, the

Jae Stephens makes a bold statement on her new single “Girls Don’t Cheat,” out now on Issa Rae’s Raedio/Def Jam.  Over a Timbaland-inspired production, helmed by Sensei Bueno, the singer-songwriter makes a case for women who may entertain someone outside of their relationship. “Girls don’t cheat, we just need attention / Eyes on me, they

Alt-R&B singer Khalid has announced his third album, Sincere, will release Aug. 2 via Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records.  “Sincere is a combination of my life experiences, it takes inspiration from conversations that I have had with my fans, supporters, and the people that love me,” explains Khalid. He continues, “When I listen back to

Kehlani’s new album, Crash, is off to a strong start on Billboard. Their fourth LP opens at No. 2 on the Top R&B Albums chart, dominated by SZA’s SOS for a 77th week.  With Crash, Kehlani continues their record of having all their albums debut in the top 5 of the R&B Albums chart. In

Coco Jones’ latest single, “Here We Go (Uh Oh),” appears on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week. The Lenny Williams-sampled song debuts at No. 29 on the airplay chart, led by Keith Sweat’s “Lay You Down.”  It’s Jones’ second single to appear on the Adult R&B Airplay chart and her third visit overall. Her

Megan Thee Stallion and Victoria Monét recently joined forces for “Spin” from the rapper’s new album, Megan.  The track, produced by xSDTRK and Akeel, hears Monét singing on the hook and bridge. “Is it real or fake? So? / Bet you still gon’ hit it, though / All this fat ass booty, need somewhere to

Syleena Johnson has a new album coming this summer. The Grammy-nominated singer has announced her 12th album, Legacy, will release Aug. 30 via SJ Entertainment.  Legacy will include the already shared singles “Monsters in the Closet” and “Black Balloon.” “I felt like it was time for ‘Monsters in the Closet’ because we are suffering a mental health

“I told him I didn’t really want to do the artist thing anymore,” Marsha Ambrosius recalls to Rated R&B. It’s a June afternoon, and the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter is reflecting on a talk she had with producer Dr. Dre a few years back about her career plans. “‘I’ve kind of been there, done that,’”

After securing a number-one hit in March with “Through The Night,” red-hot new singer Maeta continues to feel the rhythm of the night and drops the sizzling new album, Endless Night. The album is produced entirely by KAYTRANADA. Featureless, the album includes songwriting by award-winning songwriters James Fauntleroy and Ant Clemons. Led by “Endless Night,”

Rising R&B star Lekan is crowning the torch of Ohio’s longstanding musical imprint. The singer and songwriter is also bringing his Nigerian roots, loving family, and strong faith along the way. His debut EP ‘So You Know,’ which features the breakout single, “Pray For Me,” serves as his formal introduction to the world but it

Grammy-nominated Soul artist Marsha Ambrosius has released a new album, “Casablanco” today, Friday, June 28, her first studio since 2018.  Executive produced by hip-hop and producing legend Dr. Dre, the 11-track album includes recent singles, “One Night Stand” and “The Greatest.”  The project began when Dre and Ambrosius collaborated on some tracks he was working

After an almost 10-year hiatus, Eric Benét is back with his trademark sound on “Something We Can Make Love To,” a sultry ballad with Tamar Braxton. The lead single from the singer/songwriter’s upcoming Duets EP gives authentic R&B as their vocals create an ethereal eargasm. Released on Benét’s label, JBR Records, it’s written and produced

From the humble beginnings of writing songs in between her shifts as a bus driver, Lizzen has now emerged as a rising star in the R&B scene.  Yesterday, (6/27) she unveiled her highly-anticipated debut album, aptly titled On The Bus, featuring a stellar lineup of R&B superstars. The Akron, Ohio, native began writing music on

Just a few days remain until Essence Festival Of Culture’s 30th anniversary and ThisIsRnB had the honor of speaking with the Queen of percussion, Sheila E.  She’s slated to perform live on the festival stage on Saturday, July 6th. Grab your tickets now! Sheila Escovedo known to fans worldwide as Sheila E., picked up the

Ciara always finds time to praise the Lord. The R&B-pop star has teamed up with Christian rapper Hulvey on his “Altar (Remix).”  Ciara appears in the second verse, singing: “God, thank you for all of the blessings / God, you’re the only one that don’t let me (down) / When the days are feeling down

Summer has officially arrived, and Maeta is giving us all something to groove to all season. The rising singer has released her new EP, Endless Night, via Roc Nation Records. The seven-track project, produced entirely by Kaytranada, features writing from James Fauntleroy, Fallon King (of Cherish), and Ant Clemons. King co-wrote four tracks, while Fauntleroy contributed

Bootsy Collins is on a mission to leave an indelible mark in 2024. The funk icon by no means has anything to prove at this juncture of his career. His 50-plus-year catalog is still reaching the world to this day. But that’s beside the point. Collins’ 23rd album, Album of the Year #1 Funkateer, out